Global IT Project Management Senior Expert

American President Lines; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global logistics company in France seeks a Senior Expert in Global IT Project Management. This role focuses on the end-to-end lifecycle of the Blue Yonder deployment, aiming to enhance operational excellence through strategic planning and execution. Key responsibilities include managing project roadmaps, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring project compliance with governance frameworks. Candidates should have a relevant degree, at least 5 years of experience in logistics project management, and strong vendor management skills. This position fosters innovation and collaboration in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT project management within logistics or supply chain domain.
• Proficient in project management tools and integration technologies.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.

Responsabilités

• Define and maintain the IT project roadmap for Blue Yonder in alignment with CEVA’s Lead Logistics strategy.
• Oversee design, development, and integration of the Blue Yonder solution with CEVA systems.
• Act as the primary liaison between the business and technical teams.

Connaissances

Logistics IT ecosystems understanding

Project governance expertise

Excellent communication

Analytical mindset

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

MBA preferred

Outils

Jira

MS Project

Description du poste

Global IT Project Management Senior Expert

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

Role Purpose

The IT Project Manager will own the end-to-end lifecycle of the Blue Yonder solution deployment within CEVA Lead Logistics (CLL) in collaboration with the CLL Business Project Manager. This includes defining project vision, aligning with business objectives, and ensuring successful delivery and adoption across global operations. The role bridges business needs and technical execution, driving innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Planning

• Define and maintain the IT project roadmap for Blue Yonder in alignment with CEVA’s Lead Logistics strategy.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and prioritize features based on ROI and operational impact.
• Ensure compliance with CEVA governance frameworks for IT projects.

Delivery & Execution

• Oversee design, development, and integration of the Blue Yonder solution with CEVA systems
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (IT COE, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Legal) to meet project milestones
• Manage Blue Yonder vendor relationship for project deliverables, in coordination with the Business PM

Governance & Quality

• Monitor adherence to project timelines, scope, and budget; report progress to executive sponsors and steering committees.
• Collaborate with Business project manager to effectively govern the successful implementation of Blue Yonder solution.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison between the business and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and documentation.
• Assist in establishing a plan to conduct training sessions and support end-user onboarding for Blue Yonder functionalities.
• Drive enhancements and submit “request evolution” tickets for system improvements impacting projectivity and customer experience.
• Monitor KPIs and operational reports to identify optimization opportunities.

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of logistics IT ecosystems (TMS, WMS, EDI, integration frameworks).
• Expertise in project governance and agile/waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to balance technical feasibility and business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT project management within logistics or supply chain domain.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, MS Project) and integration technologies.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Global IT Director for CLL Direct Reports: None

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time delivery of Blue Yonder project milestones.
• Adherence to budget and scope.
• User adoption rate and satisfaction scores.
• Number of successful integrations with CEVA systems.
• Reduction in operational inefficiencies post-implementation.

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation.

Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: [e-mail]. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.